Body Detox: 5 Hydrotherapy Treatments That Can Help

Hydrotherapy treatments are a useful and enjoyable way to eliminate toxins. In this respect they are a great compliment to your detox diet. If you are going to a spa to detox, the chances are you will have access to one or more of these treatments. But even if you are doing a home detox, you can still incorporate them into your plan.

1) Aromatherapy Bath

This type of bath uses essential oils to provide both a therapeutic and relaxing effect. There is a wide range of essential oils that are available. Some are best used for their effect on the emotions; such as ylang-ylang while other have a more direct effect such as lavender and eucalyptus.

You should follow the manufacturer's instructions and add the required amounts to the bath. You only need a small amount, which is typically 5-10 drops.

2) Sitz Bath

Sitz baths are a good way to improve the circulation and so encourage the elimination of toxins. You sit in a warm bath with your feet resting in a bowl of cold water. After a minute you reverse the positions so you are sitting in cold water with your feet in warm water.

3) Epsom Salts Bath

Epsom salts are based on magnesium sulphate. They get their name from the town of Epsom in England where they were first extracted from the mineral rich water. They have been used since the Middle Ages in England as a way to eliminate toxins and sooth aching muscles and joints

4) Steam Bath

A steam bath aims to eliminate toxins by promoting sweating. Toxins are then brought onto the skin's surface where they can be washed away. It also encourages blood circulation.

5) Peat and Mud Bath

Peat and Mud baths are a favorite in many health spas. The product can be used as a liquid bath additive or a paste, which is spread onto the skin. It works by encouraging the elimination of toxic substances from the body. There are now products that are available for home use that are based on Peat.

Using a hydrotherapy treatment can help your detox diet by helping to eliminate toxins. It can also be a wonderfully relaxing experience.